A new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) final rule clarifies the requirement that employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) at no charge to employees. The standard, effective May 15, 2008, applies to general industry (shop) and construction settings.
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A bill to increase accountability for contractors is progressing in Congress with Senate action on provisions expected after the July 4th recess. Since the beginning of the session, SMACNA has been working on the Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act, H.R. 3033 and S. 2904, which would increase oversight for awarding of public contracts and strengthen accountability in the suspension and debarment process. The House recently inserted the provisions of H.R. 3033 into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), H.R. 5856, with government-wide application.
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 | | Ron Palmerick |
In this issue of SMACNews, two full pages (pp. 4-5) list products and services designed to make you a better contractor. From technical to labor, business management, legislative, safety, and market sectors, we’ve covered all the bases on your behalf. Sharing these items with your employees just makes good business sense.
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SMACNA, an American National Standards Developing Organization, is seeking re-accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for its standard, the Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems, 3rd edition, 2008. SMACNA’s canvass method is accredited by ANSI.
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A recommendation for the National Pension Fund to broaden the definition of “construction employer” was a primary agenda issue at the June meeting of the Council of Chapter Representatives. The Council discussed the issue at length with input from legal counsel, but took no action.
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